Painting and Glazing Tools and Supplies Study Guide

Airless Paint Sprayer

High-pressure paint system with hose, gun, and positive displacement pump that forces coating through a tip without air atomization, requiring no thinning and producing minimal overspray.

High Volume Low Pressure Sprayer

Spray gun system with cup and air cap that uses high air volume at low pressure to atomize paint, giving finer control and less overspray than airless sprayers.

Spray Gun

Handheld compressed-air spray gun with trigger, fluid cup or hose feed, and nozzle that atomizes paint into a fine mist for smooth, even coating.

Drop Cloth

Protective covering made of disposable paper or plastic or reusable canvas or cotton, used to shield surfaces from paint, dust, and debris.

Paint Filter

Mesh or paper filtering device used to remove debris and contaminants from paint before spraying, ensuring smooth application and preventing clogging in spray equipment.

Masking Tape

Light adhesive tape used to temporarily mask surfaces like paper, glass, walls, and metal during painting, easily removable without leaving residue.

Mixing Paddle

Drill-mounted mixing attachment with spiral or paddle-shaped blades used to blend paint and other liquids evenly when spun by an electric drill.

Paint Brush

Handheld painting tool with natural or synthetic bristles used to apply paint; natural bristles for oil-based paints, synthetic for water-based, available in 1–6 inch widths.

Paint Roller and Tray

Paint application tool consisting of a cylindrical roller and paint tray used to evenly apply paint to large surfaces, with specialty rollers available for corners
and trim.

Paint Scraper

Hand tool with a rigid metal blade used to remove paint, putty, or debris from surfaces by scraping.

Caulking Gun

Hand-operated dispensing tool used to apply sealants or adhesives from 1–2 lb cartridges, commonly used for caulking joints, sealing gaps, and finishing
construction work.

Glass Cutter

Hand tool with hardened wheel used to score glass, allowing it to break cleanly along the scored line when pressure or tapping is applied.

Glazier Points

Small triangular zinc-coated metal fasteners driven into a window sash to secure glass panes in place, typically spaced about 6 inches apart.

Putty Knife

Hand tool with a flexible or rigid blade, typically 1–12 inches wide, used to apply putty or spackle, seal windows, and scrape surfaces during finishing work.

Dust Masks

Disposable respiratory mask used to filter dust and airborne particles, designed for single use to protect the lungs.

Respirator

Protective breathing device with replaceable filters that removes dust, fumes, and vapors from inhaled air, providing superior respiratory protection compared to disposable dust masks.

Emery Cloth

Abrasive cloth coated with emery grit, used for polishing and smoothing metal surfaces and available in various grades from fine to coarse for finishing work.

Non-woven Abrasive Pads

Plastic fiber abrasive pad used for cleaning, scuffing, and finishing metal surfaces; non-rusting, washable, and commonly known as Scotch-Brite pads.

Sandpaper

Abrasive paper available in grits ranging from very fine to very coarse, used to smooth, shape, or finish wood, metal, and other surfaces by hand or machine.

Steel Wool

Abrasive cleaning material made of fine steel fibers, sold in pads or rolls and graded from 4/0 (finest) to 4 (coarsest), used for cleaning, smoothing, and finishing surfaces.